2019 Emmy Nominations: ‘BoJack Horseman’ Joins Race For Best Animated Program
Netflix’s rise at the Emmys continues as it secures nominations in all but one animation-related category.
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Calling All Animators: Snapchat Wants To Produce Your Micro-Budget Comedy Series
The social platform is looking to commission up to ten short-form animated comedy series — “like highly concentrated TV.”
VIDEO: JonJon Explains How He Made An Animated Music Video In Three Weeks
JonJon made an animated director’s commentary to explain how he creates commissioned animation projects on tight deadlines.
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Sophie Koko Gate
The London-based animator invites us into her “little dungeon,” where she shows us her sketches, handmade t-shirts, and collection of tiny objects.
‘The Lion King’ Is Eyeing All-Time Opening Weekend Record For An Animated Film
Two things are for sure: the remake of “The Lion King” is animated, and it’s going to do well at the box office.
‘Hors Piste’ Named Best Animation At BAFTA Student Film Awards
The film, by students from France’s École des Nouvelles Images, beat two other nominees in the awards’ third edition.
TV Roundup: ‘The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers,’ ‘The Flintstones,’ ‘You’re Not A Monster’
A round-up of animated series that have been announced for development, production, or distribution.
Lupin III, Japan’s Beloved Gentleman Thief, Is Getting His First CG Feature
“Lupin III: The First” is the first-fully cg feature installment in the long-running manga/anime franchise.
Spongebob’s Tom Kenny Offers Voice Acting Tips
The veteran voice actor reviews fans’ impressions of his characters, explaining his own methods in the process.
Video Of The Week: How To Make The Perfect Demo Reel
In a pair of video tutorials, veteran animator Jean-Denis Haas gives his views on what makes a killer animation reel.
The Netherlands’ KLIK And HAFF Festivals Merge To Form Kaboom Animation Festival
The first edition will be held in Utrecht and Amsterdam, November 9–17.
The Stories Behind 3 Animated Documentaries: ‘Carlotta’s Face,’ ‘Egg,’ ‘Travelogue Tel Aviv’
We speak to the filmmakers of three short animated documentaries from the current festival circuit and learn how they came to be made.
GLAS Announces New Theatrical Distribution Of Animated Shorts (EXCLUSIVE)
The first edition of “Animation Next” will tour U.S. theaters this fall.
Triggerfish Launches Free Online Course For Aspiring African Animators
A new initiative from South Africa’s Triggerfish aims to help young animators learn about the animation industry.
Katsuhiro Otomo Unveils New Feature, ‘Akira’ Adaptation
“Orbital Era” is Otomo’s third full-length animated feature. It will follow young astronauts as they struggle to get by in a space colony.
Ottawa Animation Festival Announces Competition Selections For 2019 Edition
North America’s largest animation festival will screen 54 shorts and six features in competition.
DHX Media Bolsters Animation Slate With Two Executive Appointments
Stephanie Betts and Todd Brian will oversee the creation of original animated series for the Canadian content titan.
The World Will Get A Brand-New Animation Magazine In 2020
“Revue du Film d’Animation” will only be published in French — to begin with, at least.
Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata Gets Major Exhibition In Tokyo
The exhibition takes a comprehensive look at one of the most remarkable careers in Japanese animation. It runs until October 6.
Hundreds Of Canadian Filmmakers Declare ‘Crisis’ As NFB Commissioner Is Reappointed
Over 250 National Film Board of Canada directors have revolted against the organization, claiming it spends less than 20% of its budget on production.
